Smyrna Elementary vs Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smyrna Elementary
Smyrna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
646 students
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts
Smyrna · Public elementary · Grades K–8
732 students
| Measure | Smyrna Elementary Smyrna, Tennessee | Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts Smyrna, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #494 of 913 | #29 of 913 |
| National rank | #39994 of 50,301 | #1133 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 646 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 80% |
| city | Smyrna | Smyrna |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 27.7).
- •Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (80% vs 46%).
- •Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 23%).
- •Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts is the larger school with 732 students compared with 646.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Smyrna Elementary better than Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts ranks higher (88.6 vs 27.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Smyrna Elementary and Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Smyrna and Smyrna in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smyrna Elementary: 646. Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smyrna Elementary and Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts rank in Tennessee?
Smyrna Elementary is 494th of 913 and Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School for the Arts is 29th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).